All children to have access to music lessons under ambitious new Irish culture plan

Great news from the Republic of Ireland! The Irish government has announced a five-year program to make music lessons available to all children — and more. This is a major new direction that builds on the rich body of research about the importance of music and the other arts in human development. The Creative Ireland plan, announced today, is comprehensive and inclusive of all the arts and all communities. Check it out here.

About ReginaMJKyle

Regina MJ Kyle is a former teacher, university professor, and dean. She recently established The Creative Apothecary as the successor to the Kyle Group through which she worked for 30 years. Her past work has focused on innovation and entrepreneurship in education, the arts, and community development. She is currently writing on a book on creativity in our lives and communities. Originally from Massachusetts, she has lived in England, Dallas, Washington DC, Louisville, Cambridge, and Boston.